falasarna
📍 Crete , Nomos Chanias · Nearest city: Platanos (1 km)
11 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 242 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
35.48310, 23.59410Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:52 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~550 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~550m · wind 14 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1068 m, wind 17 km/h.
base ~1068m · wind 17 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~579 m, wind 22 km/h.
base ~579m · wind 22 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.38 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
on the top of the hill,u see the church on yr right side.u take the gravel road and u r there after a kilometre.Take off,wide and clean.for every level.
Rules and notes
http://eap.elao.gr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=124:flying-rules&Itemid=116
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